To be able to use Vikram-100 HPC, you must have a user account on it. It is NOT permitted to use someone else's account. To get a account on Vikram-100 HPC, please download, fill out and return the HPC Account Request Form. It usually takes one working day to process your account request. Once your account is created, you will be sent an confirmation email. The fully qualified registered name for Vikram-100 is

vikram-100.lan.prl.res.in

In order to log in to Vikram-100, you must use a client that supports the SSH version 2 protocol. Telnet access is not allowed.

Linux/Unix Users:

1. Command Line Interface:
Users may type the following command on the terminal shell to access Vikram-100

ssh vikram-100.lan.prl.res.in -l <your_userid>

Then, enter your password and you should see your home directory on Vikram-100.
2. Graphical User Interface:
Need an X window system to display graphics. Users may type the following commands on the terminal shell: xhost +

ssh -X vikram-100.lan.prl.res.in -l <your_userid>

Windows Users:

1. Command Line Interface:
From a Windows machine an SSH client such as PuTTY is required. Once you have downloaded PuTTY, open it. Make sure that SSH is selected and enter the host name of the cluster (vikram-100.lan.prl.res.in).
2. Graphical User Interface:
If users want their program to display a graphical interface, they may need an X-Window. Windows users, can set up a free x windowing system such as Xming.

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